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All Summer in a Day | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board, Film
By TooBookedUp
Transport your middle school ELA classroom to the world of Ray Bradbury with our expansive and engaging week-long lesson plan for "All Summer in a Day." Tailor-made for the curious and creative minds of grades 6-8, this resource is an ideal blend of reading, analysis, and creative expression, finely tuned for the middle school classroom.
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Perfect Pairing: This lesson plan complements the "Complete Week-Long Dystopian Unit Plan: 'The Pedestrian' by Ray Bradbury," offering a broader exploration of dystopian themes. Find it here: Complete Week-Long Dystopian Unit Plan.
Elevate your teaching with this multifaceted unit plan that will have your students eager to read, write, and discuss. This comprehensive package will not only save you planning time but also enrich your classroom discussions and creative output.
Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)
The Eyes and The Impossible No-Prep Book Club Study | Newbery Winner Series
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Dave Eggers won the 2023 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The Eyes & The Impossible and is still being discovered worldwide for its incredible prose and inspiring themes. This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.
What's included in this product?
Two Google Slide presentations with activity guide. Part one covers chapters 1-19, and part 2 covers chapters 20 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson!
What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.
I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.
Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!
Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School
By Science and STEAM Team
This is a collection of ten single page science posters. Each poster includes a picture of the scientist and a short description of the scientist's contributions written appropriately for the middle school level. When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.
The following scientists are included:
Galileo Galilei
Isaac Newton
Charles Darwin
Louis Pasteur
Marie Curie
Albert Einstein
Rachel Carson
Jane Goodall
Neil degrasse Tyson
Ellen Ochoa
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Neema's Reason To Smile Lesson Plan PACKET
By Queen's Educational Resources
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
This resource includes:
------ In-depth, step-by-step Lesson Plan
------ Editable version of the Lesson Plan (Modify as you wish - YAY!)
------ 1 Do Now/Launch Activity Worksheet and ANSWER KEY
------ 1 Mini Lesson Inference Graphic Organizer and ANSWER KEY
------ 2 Video Clip Worksheets and ANSWER KEY (one for higher-level students and one differentiated for lower level students)
------ 2-page Inference-based Question Worksheet and ANSWER KEY
------ 2 Formative Assessment Worksheets and ANSWER KEY (one for higher-level students and one differentiated for lower level students)
------ 2 Venn Diagrams
------ 1 Lesson Reflection Worksheet
------ 6 Writing Reflection Worksheets and 1 Skills List
------ 2 Scoring Rubrics (to score Writing Assessment)
------ 4 Short Response Writing Assessments completely differentiated totaling 8 Assessment Worksheets with ANSWER KEYS
------ 5 Bulletin Board Task Display Pages for each Writing Assessment!
------ 2 Inference Bookmarks
------ Video Link
DESCRIPTION
This in-depth Lesson Plan Packet for the book Neema’s Reason to Smile by Patricia Newman helps students explore real life issues, specifically the challenges/barriers children face in accessing an education. In addition to a variety of engaging activities centered around education, the lesson plan includes a close reading of the book and the watching of a video that is related to the overall themes and topics presented in this book. (Video link included in the lesson plan). Students will engage in multiple activities where they will practice the following skills: inferencing, compare and contrast, and self-to-text, text-to-text, and world-to-text connections. Worksheets and Assessments are differentiated.
An editable version of the Lesson Plan has been included to allow you to modify as you wish!
Also included are 5 Compelling Bulletin Board Task Display Pages, which not only helps showcase student work, but also enhances the overall visual aspect of your bulletin board! You can print these out on photo or gloss paper for optimal quality and shine to post with student work.
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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
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Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Astronomy/Earth through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 3 Reading Passages
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 3 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Earth Black Line Drawing
- 1 Earth Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Earth Color Drawing
- 1 Earth Color Drawing with labels (great open house)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 1 Teacher Writing Sample
- 2 Student Writing Samples
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for
Text Dependent Questions.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle
Science Word Search: Earth
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Main Events | Plot | Close Reading Comprehension | Worksheet BUNDLE
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Do your students need practice to identify the main events and elements of a story? Do they have trouble distinguishing between main ideas or events and details? Then this close reading set is for you! These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details, as well as story elements!
What's included in the money-saving bundle:
Main Events and Sequencing Close Reading Worksheets
After reading each passage, students will identify the three main events in sequential order, a small detail from the story, as well as something made up that never actually happened in the story - my students love this!!
This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."
These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! The 15 passages offer variety, and this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
Story Elements Close Reading Worksheets
Do your students need practice to identify the elements of story? These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements.
After reading each passage, students will identify the characters, setting, problem (conflict), and lesson (theme).
This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."
These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! With 15 passages, this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
***Note: both resources in the bundle utilize the same stories but each set focuses on a different skill! Perfect for practicing multiple skills!
Perfect for extra skill work during:
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The Babysitters Club - Kristy's Great Idea Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
This book series is great for children ages 7 - 13, as they can relate with what Claudia, Kristy, Mary Anne, and Stacey are doing. This book discusses problem solving skills, working together as a team, listening to others ideas, being responsible, starting a babysitting business, and being a good friend/sibling. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well.
If you download this product, and found it useful, please leave me a positive review! :)
You may also be interested in the following:
The Hardy Boys Book #1 - Trouble at the Arcade Comprehension Questions:
Nancy Drew 2007 Movie Comprehension Questions:
Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew - Scream for Ice Cream Comprehension Questions:
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St. Nick: Christmas Text Structures, Main Idea, Author's Purpose 5 text sets
By TooBookedUp
Unveil the world of St. Nicholas through this captivating ELA resource, specifically crafted for middle school students. "Discovering St. Nicholas" offers a rich, multifaceted learning experience, designed to enhance key literacy skills while diving into the historical and cultural aspects of this beloved figure.
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Transform your ELA sessions into an exciting exploration of St. Nicholas and his world. "Discovering St. Nicholas" is not just an educational journey; it's a gateway to mastering essential literacy skills while uncovering the layers of a fascinating historical figure. Add this invaluable resource to your teaching toolkit today and watch as your students' comprehension and analytical skills soar!
For higher level students, try this resource: Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis Print and Go! (TeachShare.com)
Famous Engineers Posters for Middle School
By Science and STEAM Team
This is a collection of ten single page posters of famous engineers. Each poster includes a picture of the inventor and a short description of the inventor's contributions written appropriately for the middle school level. When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.
The following engineers/technologists are included:
Leonardo da Vinci
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
Henry Ford
George Washington Carver
The Wright Brothers
Temple Grandin
Grace Hopper
Steve Jobs
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⭐ Famous Scientists with Inspirational Quotes
⭐ Famous Quotes Posters for Your Makerspace or STEM Lab Bundle
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Making Inferences Lesson Plan and PowerPoint, Inference Lesson Plan
By Queen's Educational Resources
Making Inferences Lesson Plan and PowerPoint, Inference Lesson Plan
This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:
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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
★ Inference Lesson Plan and PowerPoint Packet
★ Suitable for grades 5-8 and lower-level High School students
★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)
★ Inference Lesson Plan and Worksheets (34 pages)
★ PowerPoint (18 slides - uneditable due to slides containing copyright images and fonts)
★ Total Pages - 53 pages
This resource includes:
★ Lesson Plan (5 pages / Easy to follow with Teacher directions!)
★ EDITABLE Lesson Plan version (Modify as you wish! - YAY!)
★ PowerPoint (18 slides / Uneditable)
★ 8 Inference Worksheets (to cover ALL aspects of the Lesson Plan)
★ 2 Differentiated Reflection Sheets
★ Groupwork Reflection Sheet
★ 2 Rubrics
★ 1 "Blank" slide with background paper for you to create and add your OWN content!
★ Bulletin Board Task Display Page
★ Inference Bookmark
★ Access to all Video and Image Links
★ ANSWER KEYS for ALL Lesson Worksheets
★ GOOGLE SLIDE LINKS (PowerPoint and Lesson Worksheets)
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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.
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Students who struggle with making inferences often answer questions with text-based answers rather than inference-based. This lesson will help students understand the difference between literal thinking and inferential thinking. This in-depth lesson plan focuses on teaching students the difference between literal vs. inferential thinking.
Potential Packet Duration: Materials support for 2-3 days of instruction depending on pacing. This Lesson Plan Packet includes a hard copy lesson plan, PowerPoint, numerous activity worksheets, rubrics, bulletin board task display page (to showcase student work), and ANSWER KEYS for ALL worksheets!
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POWERPOINT and LESSON WORKSHEETS (Digital included!)
▶️ This is a student friendly, PowerPoint that covers literally ALL aspects of the lesson plan! Each slide looks fun, engaging, creative, and grade appropriate.
▶️ The PowerPoint cannot be edited due to copyright requirements made by contributing font and clip art artists. Lesson worksheets/activities are included and cover all aspects of the lesson!
▶️ The PowerPoint AND Lesson Worksheets are also included in GOOGLE SLIDES!!!! That means you have the freedom to share these slides with your students digitally!
▶️ This Inference Lesson Plan Packet will make an AMAZING observation lesson plan! Additionally, you will be ready to showcase students' groupwork assignment immediately upon completion as the Rubric and Bulletin Board Task Display Page are made available in this packet!
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Save $$$ by purchasing the Inference BUNDLE!!
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Other INFERENCE resources you might be interested in:
INFERENCE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
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Close Reading: VOLCANOES by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Weather through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 4 Reading Passages
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( Each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Black and White Drawing without labels
- 1 Black and White Drawing with labels
- 1 Color Drawing without labels
- 1 Color Drawing with labels (Great for open house student project)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!
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The HBs Mystery Map Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
This book series is great for children ages 7 - 13, as they can relate with what Frank and Joe are doing and what mystery they are attempting to solve. The book, The HBs - Mystery Map - Book 3, discusses problem solving skills, working together as a team, listening to others ideas, not accusing others, solving problems, and being a good friend/sibling. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well. An answer key is included at the back of this product for all chapter comprehension questions.
If you download this product, and found it useful, please leave me a positive review! :)
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The Hardy Boys Book #1 - Trouble at the Arcade Comprehension Questions:
The Hardy Boys - Book #2- The Missing Mitt - Comprehension Questions
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/The-Hardy-Boys-The-Missing-Mitt-Comprehension-Questions-10718315
The Hardy Boys Book #4 - Hopping Mad Comprehension Questions
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/The-Hardy-Boys-Hopping-Mad-Comprehension-Questions-11200023
The Hardy Boys Book #5 - A Monster of Mystery Comprehension Questions
Nancy Drew 2007 Movie Comprehension Questions:
Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew - Scream for Ice Cream Comprehension Questions:
Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew - Sleepover Sleuths Comprehension Questions
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Informational Texts: Central Idea & Author's Purpose
By TooBookedUp
Engage your middle schoolers with a festive dive into informational text skills using the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as the backdrop. This comprehensive resource is designed to captivate students while reinforcing critical reading skills over two to three class periods.
Learning Objectives:
What's Included:
How It Works:
Perfect for Busy Teachers:
Usage Scenario: Ideal for ELA, special education, and interventionist teachers, this resource serves as an excellent review of priority standards. It's adaptable to various student abilities and can be used after teaching the skills explicitly, ensuring that all students can participate and learn effectively.
Highlights:
Holiday Material: Students will enjoy learning with content themed around a beloved national holiday event.
Elevate your ELA curriculum with this ready-to-use Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade informational text set. It's the perfect blend of holiday cheer and academic rigor, designed to keep your students engaged and on track with their literacy skills!
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES! by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Astronomy/Galaxy through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 3 Reading Passages
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 3 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Galaxies Black Line Drawing
- 1 Galaxies Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Galaxies Color Drawing
- 1 Galaxies Color Drawing with labels (great open house)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 1 Teacher Writing Sample
- 2 Student Writing Samples
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for
Text Dependent Questions.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle
Science Word Search: Space
Science Word Search: Galaxies
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.
• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!
• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!
• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!
• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!
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The HBs A Monster of Mystery Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
This book series is great for children ages 7 - 13, as they can relate with what Frank and Joe are doing and what mystery they are attempting to solve. The book, The HBs - A Monster of Mystery - Book 5, discusses problem solving skills, working together, cheering others on, not accusing others without evidence, problem solving, figuring out the truth, being honest, and being a good friend/sibling. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the product. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words.
As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well.
An answer key is included at the back of this product for all comprehension questions.
If you download this product, and found it useful, please leave me a positive review! :)
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10 Winter Christmas Holiday Narrative writing Essay Picture Prompts and Go
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Close Reading: Rain Forests from NATURE'S GREEN UMBRELLA by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Environment/Rain Forest through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Materials include lesson plans and activity pages with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
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- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
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- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
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- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
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Frizzy Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions
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Close Reading: Polar Bears by Gail Gibbons
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